Food storage allows us to survive for extended periods of time and give us a comforting feeling that enables us to concentrate on developing other skills. Nothing brings a man down like the fear of hunger. It’s something we all think about, regardless of how full our pantry is.
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Repel Garden Pests With Companion Planting
If you are one of the unfortunate people that had a close encounter with poison oak you should know by now how to identify and stay away from this plant. This is how repellent plants work and the same principle applies to pests if you know how to use the correct plants. Companion planting will help you protect your garden and keep pests far away from it.
EMP Attack Survival Guide for 2020
You wake up in the middle of the night and hear a crash sound outside. The lights are off and you stumble in the dark to find a working tactical flashlight. Once you get out you notice that a power outage hit your neighborhood, you check your phone but it’s dead too. That doesn’t make any sense, the street lamps are off and nothing seems to work. Then it hits you “It happened, an EMP attack happened and everything is fried.” It’s time to rely on your EMP attack survival plan and keep your family safe.
The Ups And Downs Of An Off-Grid Life
An off-grid life is a goal for many of us and being self-sufficient is what prepping is all about. However, the adjustments to an off-grid life may be difficult for some people. If they don’t get used to the routine they will bounce back on the grid. In this article, you will read about the confessions of a family that has been living off the grid since 2001. It provides a big picture of what you should expect if you want an off-grid life.
Ten Household Items To Use In An Emergency
When it comes to survival, improvising efficient solutions from everyday items can save the day. There are useful tools all around you, and you need to be able and recognize them. The following household items can be found in most North American homes, and they will come in handy during an emergency.
The Power Grid is Down – Now What?
A massive power outage is a true nightmare and it takes weeks or months to wake up from. When the power grid is down, people will stop functioning. in fact, just a few people have the skills to survive without the use of electricity.
Housing For Off-grid Survival
In the land of the free, living comfortably without being dependent upon utility companies and government services is an ideal scenario. Buying a beautiful piece of property far from any utility services is still affordable because most people don’t see the potential in it. Once you’ve got the right land, housing for off-grid will be your next step.
Fuel Type Options For Emergency Preparedness
There are different types of fuel you can choose from, but making the right choice is sometimes harder than it looks. Storing the right type of fuel will make a huge difference during an emergency. It will provide you with the comfort you are used with. This article covers the characteristics of different types of fuel you could use during an emergency.
Off The Grid Limitations That No One Tells You About
Off the grid living is something we all dream about, but only a few of us dare to actually do it. We love our convenient lifestyles and we cherish our electrical appliances that make life easier. Living off the grid means living off the public utilities and becoming self-sufficient. The tricky part is that nobody will tell you what it all implies in the end.
Prepping Mistakes You Should Avoid
There are many times when people wish they were more careful and better prepared for a situation. How many times you said to yourself “Oh! I wish I haven’t done that..” or “Oh well, it’s too late now, let’s check what we can salvage”. Preparing for something means you’ll have the resources available to get you past any difficult situation and you should avoid making mistakes. Some of the prepping mistakes described in this article are being made without even realizing it.
Harvesting Firewood – How To Do It Properly
Harvesting firewood is a skill that provides many rewards: it saves you money, it keeps you in good shape and it provides the security of having your own fuel supply. It also gives you that satisfaction of doing something productive for your family. Here are some great tips regarding the art of cutting your own firewood with minimal effort and maximum safety.
DIY Micro Hydro Plant – An Inspiring Project!
Living off-the grid and becoming self-sufficient in these challenging times is a dream for most of us. For a man named Manfred Mornhinweg the dream came true and for him and his family it is a day to day reality. As you will see below, he managed to build a micro hydro plant to generate electricity and power his dream.
Choosing Land For An Off-grid Or Bug Out Location
Knowing the value of available resources is essential. If you have the option to choose where to build your off-grid home or bug out location you should consider designing your environment to be as rich in resources and as safe as possible.